TVS Motor signs MoU with Kadam Mobility to deploy 500 electric three-wheelers in FY 2025–26
TVS Motor Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kadam Mobility to deploy 500 units of the TVS King EV MAX electric three-wheelers during the financial year 2025–26. The agreement is aimed at enhancing sustainable public mobility solutions in metropolitan and Tier 1 cities across India.
The deployment will begin in Q2 of FY25–26 through phased rollouts in pilot zones, with a planned scale-up in both vehicle volume and route coverage over time. Kadam Mobility, an electric vehicle-first fleet and infrastructure platform, will incorporate the vehicles into its existing mobility ecosystem. This includes EV operations, charging infrastructure, and driver training programs.
The TVS King EV MAX offers a certified range of 179 km and features Bluetooth connectivity via TVS SmartXonnect™, fast-charging capabilities, and a robust design suited for urban transportation needs. These vehicles will be used to provide affordable and reliable passenger services in various urban locations.
Kadam Mobility also plans to use this deployment to generate employment opportunities, particularly focusing on women and underrepresented communities, as part of its commitment to inclusive mobility solutions.
This initiative marks Kadam Mobility's expansion into the passenger mobility segment, extending beyond its current focus on delivery fleets. The first batch of TVS King EV MAX vehicles is scheduled for rollout in June 2025.
Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at BusinessUpturn.com
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